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Helen Meador Obituary
Helen Faye Meador, 78, of Kenton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Birchaven Village in Findlay.
She was born Sept. 19, 1946, in La Port, Indiana, to Charles and Golden (Crowe) Bramble. Helen married Jim Meador on Dec. 11, 1970, and he preceded her in death March 29, 2023.
Helen is survived by seven children, Tom (Kim) Meador, Robin (John) Nungester, Paul Ritzler, Tammy (Kenny) Chundzinski, Shari (Tim) Lutz, Michelle (Scott) Beier, and Deanna (Jesse) Blakley; 23 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (Pam) Bramble; aunt, Gladys Adkins, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Debbie Van Welden; two brothers, Lowell Kitchen and Ken Bramble; and sister, Sandy Claphan.
Family was everything to Helen. She loved with her whole heart and would give graciously to anyone.
At Helen's request, there will be no services.
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 W. Sandusky Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, has been entrusted with her care.
Online condolences may be shared with her family at coldrencrates.com.
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Carley Girdler
October 8, 2024
so sorry for your loss Tom and Kim. thinking of you
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